LION PHUKET CAFE

On Krabi Road in Phuket Old Town, LION PHUKET CAFE pairs specialty coffee with a headline‑grabbing attraction: supervised encounters with lion cubs. You’ll spot the clean, modern shophouse frontage first; inside it’s bright, air‑conditioned, and set up for both sit‑down coffees and timed photo sessions. Staff guide the experience to keep things orderly while the café side turns out iced lattes, frappes, and sweet bites for the spectators. Go for a mid‑morning coffee and watch sessions from the café area, or book a slot if you’re curious about the trend. It’s a few minutes’ walk from Thalang Road’s street art and Sino‑Portuguese storefronts, so it fits easily into an Old Town stroll. Check their Instagram for current rules, age limits, and session availability; this style of animal‑interaction café isn’t for everyone, so make your own call. Practical bits: weekdays run 10am–8pm, with later hours on weekends, and it gets busier after lunch when tour groups pass through Old Town. If you’re just here for coffee, grab a window seat and people‑watch; if you’re here for photos, arrive early to avoid queues. Last checked March 2026.